Change in Saliva RT-PCR Sensitivity Over the Course of SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Zion Congrave‐Wilson, Yesun Lee, Jaycee Jumarang, Stephanie Perez, Jeffrey M. Bender, Jennifer Dien Bard, Pia S. Pannaraj
Abstract
This study investigates the timeframe that optimizes saliva sensitivity for SARS-CoV-2 detection using reverse transcriptase–polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSalivaVirologyInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakDiseaseSARS-CoV-2 detection and testingSARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchBiosensors and Analytical Detection